Petrol & EV Trip Cost Calculator

Find out how much it costs to drive popular Australian routes in petrol, diesel, hybrid, PHEV, and electric vehicles. Select a route below to compare running costs across vehicle types — all figures use current Australian fuel prices.

Australian Capital Territory

Canberra → Sydney
285 km · 3 hr 12 min
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New South Wales

Newcastle → Sydney
162 km · 2 hr
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Sydney → Wollongong
85 km · 1 hr 18 min
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Queensland

Brisbane → Sydney
920 km · 10 hr 30 min
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Brisbane → Gold Coast
78 km · 1 hr 12 min
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Brisbane → Cairns
1,700 km · 18 hr
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Brisbane → Toowoomba
130 km · 1 hr 30 min
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Cairns → Port Douglas
67 km · 1 hr
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South Australia

Adelaide → Melbourne
727 km · 7 hr 30 min
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Victoria

Melbourne → Sydney
878 km · 9 hr 30 min
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Geelong → Melbourne
75 km · 1 hr
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Ballarat → Melbourne
113 km · 1 hr 30 min
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Western Australia

Fremantle → Perth
22 km · 0 hr 24 min
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Bunbury → Perth
175 km · 2 hr
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Broome → Perth
2,240 km · 23 hr 30 min
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Disclaimer: Figures are indicative only. Real-world results vary with load, driving behaviour, climate, and tyre pressure. Always verify current fuel prices at the bowser.